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The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Agri Politics
A proposed 24% cut in funding for Irish farmers under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "still on the table", the ICSA warned.
Agri-Business
Securing a well-funded, flexible, and workable Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a top priority for Ireland's EU Council Presidency.
The INHFA voiced concern that peatlands, wetland areas and grassland could be included under proposed EU deforestation rules.
The Irish presidency did not have "the courage to take the political lead" on EU food labelling negotiations, according to one MEP.
Macra has confirmed that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend its national conference this weekend in Co. Limerick.
TD Carol Nolan asked the government to explain how Ireland has become dependent on imported fruit and vegetables.
An agreement on rules for organic products has been described as "a strong result for farmers" by Minister Martin Heydon.
Beef
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon acknowledged the potential of livestock grazing as a wildfire prevention measure.
Ireland imported 5.1 million tonnes of cereals in 2025, more than double its domestic production of 2.2 million tonnes, according to DAFM.
Provisional figures for the number of animal welfare cases taken by DAFM since the beginning of 2026 is 13.
Forestry
TDs and senators have this week raised concerns around EU deforestation rules and what they might mean for Irish farmers.
Fuel support scheme
Deputy Healy-Rae has expressed disappointment after confirmation that the Fuel Income Support Scheme will not reopen to new applicants.
The Irish Presidency of the EU has let down Irish farmers in its proposals for the next EU budget, according to Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny.
An "ambitious" €1.62 trillion budget, has today (October 10) been proposed in a revised negotiating box for the next long-term EU budget.
Prospective developers of biogas projects are being called on to express interest in the government’s €200 million biomethane grant scheme.
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fuel support
Carbon taxes are penalising those who have "no alternative but to drive tractors and machinery that use green diesel," according to Sinn Féin.
The European Organic Congress has attracted 260 representatives of the organic movement, policymakers, farmers, businesses, and researchers.
The ICSA has said that Budget 2027 provides "some relief" for farmers, more is needed to improve farm viability.
